The leadership of Orluzurumee Worldwide has constituted a 19-member committee led by former Imo State University Vice Chancellor, Prof Ukachukwu Awuzie that will fashion out modalities for the group’s proposed interactive engagement with all the seeking elective positions in Orlu Zone with a view to giving the electorate the opportunity to assess those who intend to lead and represent them in the new political dispensation following the 2027 general elections.
The apex socio-cultural umbrella body of the 12 local government areas in Orlu zone, in a release signed by the Publicity Secretary, Nnamdi Cos-Ukwuoma, disclosed that the President General of Orluzurumee Worldwide, Prince Ugochukwu Nzekwe, has constituted the 19-member committee comprising eminent and illustrious personalities from the zone who have distinguished themselves in different spheres of life.
According to the release, those expected to take advantage of the political interactive engagement are candidates of the political parties contesting for the those contesting for the 12 House of Assembly seats, 4 Federal Constituency seats, and the senatorial candidates of all the political parties seeking the mandate of the people of Orlu zone in the 2027 election.
It also reiterated that the initiative is strictly based on the principles of fairness, non-partisanship, transparency, statesmanship and informed choices. Hence, the selection of experienced, knowledgeable and accomplished personalities as members of the Committee.
“It is expected that the Committee will create and avail candidates of all the political parties a level playing field to showcase their manifestoes, programs, policy thrusts, plans, vision and also respond to questions from the members of the committee on how they intend to develop the Orlu zone”.
The Committee comprises the following eminent personalities Prof Ukachukwu Awuzie, Chairman, Prof Uchefula Ugonna Chkwuma-eze, Secretary, Prof. Innocent Okonkwo – Member, Prof. Protus Uzorma – Member, Dr. Desmond Echeta – Member, Barr. Eze Duruiheoma SAN – Member, Chief Okey Ikoro – Member, Barr. Steve Asimobi – Member, Ogbuagu Kenneth Obieke – Member, Rt. Hon. Ugonna Ozuruigbo – Member, Hon. Jeff Ukachukwu – Member, Chief Ford Ozurumba – Member, Nnamdi Cos-Ukwuoma – Member, Hon. Barr Dominic Ezerioha – Member, Prince Izunna Obiefule – Member, Rt. Hon. Ngozi Obiefule – Member, Prof. Florence Emenalo – Member, Ugoeze Shirley Ngozi Okwudinma – Member and Barr Paul .O. Amaefule”.
“The Committee’s mandate includes 1. Design and Co-ordinate the framework for the Design and coordinate the framework for the interactive engagement with political candidates.
2. Engage candidates of registered political parties contesting relevant State and National Assembly positions in Orlu Zone.
3. Ensure that candidates are afforded equal and fair opportunity to present their programmes, policies and agendas.
4. Develop relevant, fair and incisive questions that address the needs of the citizens of Orlu Zone.
5. Create an intellectually stimulating environment that gives candidates the opportunity to speak to and answer the questions.
6. Establish a culture of civil and issue based politics, positive campaigns and discourage personal attacks and insults.
7. Maintain a strict development focus and non partisan nature of the exercise.
8. Document and share relevant information, and make other recommendations, as may be required for the successful achievement of the objectives of the exercise.
9. Consider any other recommendations for the President General, regarding the successful implementation of the initiative.
A PLATFORM FOR INFORMED CHOICES
Orluzurumee has stated that this initiative should not be misconstrued as supporting any political party or candidate.
Rather, it aims to enhance our democracy by providing a platform for the people to listen to, evaluate and compare different candidates based on their competence, character and capacity to develop the Orlu zone.”
The President General called on members of the committee to approach the assignment with responsibility, patriotism, statesmanship and wisdom and above all, with absolute impartiality and integrity.
The Committee is required to immediately commence work and other details regarding the dates, format, venues and the candidates who will participate in the interaction sessions will be communicated later.
